What qualification do you get from the makeup and SFX course at Oakfields College?

You receive a Higher Certificate in Make-Up and SFX Design at NQF Level 5. This is an accredited full-time qualification completed over one year at Oakfields College campuses in Pretoria and Johannesburg.

How long is the makeup and special effects course at Oakfields College?

The full-time make-up and SFX design programme is one year in duration. Students learn beauty, fashion, and special effects makeup techniques from industry professionals with hands-on training throughout the course.

Is Oakfields College's makeup course accredited?

Yes. The Higher Certificate in Make-Up and SFX Design is accredited at NQF Level 5 in South Africa. Oakfields College is a registered institution with professional instructors and industry-standard facilities.

What will I learn in the makeup and SFX course at Oakfields College?

You will learn beauty makeup, fashion makeup, special effects makeup, prosthetics, and body art. The programme covers both creative and technical skills for film, theatre, television, fashion, and events industries.

What career opportunities are available after studying makeup and SFX at Oakfields College?

Graduates can work as makeup artists for film, television, theatre, fashion, and events. Specialisations include special effects makeup, prosthetics, body painting, and bridal makeup. Many graduates work freelance or for production companies.

What qualification do you get from the sound technology course?

You earn a Higher Certificate in Sound Technology (NQF Level 5). At Oakfields College you train in recording, editing, mixing and mastering across our Pretoria and Johannesburg campuses, using industry software including Pro Tools, Cubase and Adobe Premiere, and graduate ready for studio or live sound work.

What do you need to study sound engineering at Oakfields?

You need a minimum of a National Senior Certificate (grade 12 or Matric). No prior sound experience is required. Our lecturers are working industry professionals who train you from the fundamentals through to advanced recording, mixing and mastering.

What software will I learn on the sound technology course?

You train on multi-platform, industry-standard software including Pro Tools, Cubase and Adobe Premiere. You also get hands-on time in our on-campus recording studios, recording advertisements, band sessions and film audio (Foley), so you graduate comfortable in a professional studio.

What careers can I pursue after studying sound engineering?

Graduates work as studio sound engineers, live sound engineers, music producers, mixing and mastering engineers, and audio post-production specialists for film and advertising. Many go on to set up their own recording studios. The practical focus prepares you for real industry work.

Which campuses offer the sound technology course?

The Sound Technology programme is available full-time at both Oakfields College campuses: Pretoria (Lynnwood Ridge) and Johannesburg (Greenstone, Edenvale). Both campuses have on-campus recording studios and a resident studio professional to support your bookings and projects.

Make-Up and Special Effects

The make-up and special effects programme is extremely hands-on. The projects you will undertake during the year include making zombie faces, cut-off fingers, wounds and a full body suit or full body painting project. Your final projects will be shown during the Golden Oak awards ceremony at the end of the year.

During your time with us, you will be taught all aspects of make-up and special effects, from fashion make-up to stage and film make-up.

This is an extremely practical programme that will provide you with the knowledge to pursue an active career in make-up design.

The programme will equip graduates to enter this highly competitive industry with the theoretical and practical skills needed to open up career paths and job opportunities. The programme emphasis is placed on conceptualisation and innovation.

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Everything you need to know about our make-up and special effects course.

What qualification do you get from the make-up course?

You earn a Higher Certificate in Make-Up and SFX Design (NQF Level 5). The full-time programme at Oakfields College trains you in beauty, fashion, stage and film make-up plus special effects, and is available at our Pretoria and Johannesburg (East Rand) campuses.

What do you learn in the make-up and special effects course?

You cover all aspects of make-up, from fashion and beauty to stage and film make-up and special effects. Hands-on projects include creating zombie faces, wounds, cut-off fingers and full body painting, with your final work showcased at the annual Golden Oak awards ceremony.

What do you need to study make-up at Oakfields?

You need a minimum of a National Senior Certificate (grade 12 or Matric). No previous make-up experience is required. The programme is highly practical and taught by industry professionals, so you build skills from the fundamentals through to advanced special effects work.

What careers can I pursue after a make-up course?

Graduates work as fashion and beauty make-up artists, film and television make-up artists, special effects (SFX) artists, and bridal or editorial make-up specialists. The practical, portfolio-driven training prepares you to enter the competitive make-up industry with the skills employers look for.

Which campuses offer the make-up course?

The full-time Make-Up and SFX Design programme is available at Oakfields College's Pretoria (Lynnwood Ridge) and Johannesburg / East Rand (Greenstone, Edenvale) campuses.

Higher Certificate in Make-Up and SFX Design NQF level 5

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